England Edward III Halfpenny (1344-1351) – S-1557 – VF Details – Environmental Damage
- King: Edward III (1327–1377)
- Historical Events: Hundred Years' War, Black Death, Order of the Garter
- Age: Over 670 years old
An authentic medieval English halfpenny struck during the reign of King Edward III (1327-1377), one of England's most influential monarchs. This coin was minted during the mid-14th century, a period marked by the Hundred Years' War with France and the devastating outbreak of the Black Death, one of the most significant events in European history.
Despite the grading designation of VF Details – Environmental Damage, this example retains pleasing historical character and remains a genuine artifact from medieval England. Coins of Edward III circulated throughout a kingdom undergoing dramatic political, military, and social change.
Coin Details
- Country: England
- Monarch: Edward III
- Date: 1344-1351
- Denomination: Halfpenny
- Reference: Spink S-1557
- Grade: VF Details – Environmental Damage
- Weight: 0.61 grams
- Composition: Silver
More than 670 years old, this coin offers collectors a tangible connection to medieval England and one of the most important reigns in British history. An excellent addition for collectors of hammered coinage, English history, and medieval numismatics.
